Page 1 Proficiency Program Learning to adjust your eSight 3 for distance, writing and mobility...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Module 4: Reading with eSight Lesson 4-1: The Fundamentals.................. 4-2 Lesson 4-2: Reading Position and Distance............4-8 Lesson 4-3: Contrast Modes and Reading Without a Stand.....4-11 Lesson 4-4: Reading Large Print Media.............4-14 Module 5: Writing and Hand-Eye Coordination Lesson 5-1: Writing on Widely-Spaced Lines ............. 5-1...
Page 6 Lesson 6-4: Working Efficiently With Your Computer......... 6-13 Module 7: Viewing Video From an HDMI Video Source Lesson 7-1: Connecting eSight to an HDMI Video Source ......7-1 Lesson 7-2: Panning HDMI Video ................7-6 Module 8: Viewing with a Central Blind Spot (Optional) Lesson 8-1: Finding and Holding the Best Eccentric Viewing Position ..
Page 7: Welcome To Esight And The Eskills Proficiency Program
Coach is available to you throughout your journey with eSight to support you, customize your training, and answer any questions. This manual was created for you in collaboration with other low vision eSight users to teach you how to use your eSight with confidence.
Page 8 You and your eSight Coach can work through this manual at your pace and according to your interests. Getting Comfortable With eSight Wearing eSight is like beginning any exercise program, take it slowly to gradually build your skill and tolerance.
Page 9 What Will I Learn? • Identify parts of eSight • Wear eSight comfortably • Place eSight in the correct position for different activities • Identify the name and purpose of the eSight controls • Use the eSight Menu to access eSight features 1–1...
Page 10: Lesson 1-1: Getting Started With Esight
Lesson 1-1:Getting Started with eSight Lesson 1-1: Getting Started with eSight About eSight Before using eSight, let’s learn the main parts. Headstrap Frames Forehead Band Headset Camera Controller Light 1–2...
Page 11 Lesson 1-1:Getting Started with eSight Wearing eSight For a comfortable fit, make sure • The frames positioned on your face like a regular pair of glasses. • The forehead band fits snugly against your forehead. • The headstrap fits snugly around your head.
Page 12 Lesson 1-1:Getting Started with eSight Securing the eSight Controller eSight is designed to be a mobile device. During activities, secure the controller to your belt using the cradle and belt clip, wrist strap, or neck lanyard, or put the controller in a pocket or purse.
Page 13 Lesson 1-1:Getting Started with eSight Lower Bioptic Position • Place the headset fully down, allowing you to use peripheral vision and look directly at the displays in the eSight headset. • Best suited for activities where you plan to rely...
Page 14 Lesson 1-1:Getting Started with eSight Upper Bioptic Position • Place the headset partially upright, allowing you to mainly use your peripheral vision. • For greater detail, glance up at the displays in the eSight headset. • Experiment with the degree of tilt to find the position that works best for you.
Page 15 Lesson 1-1:Getting Started with eSight Fully Up Position • Raise the headset into the fully up position. • The displays in the headset are not visible. You can view through the frames only. Use for social or mobile activities, such as having dinner or walking through a shopping mall.
Page 16: Lesson 1-2: Learning The Controls
Lesson 1-2:Learning the Controls Lesson 1-2: Learning the Controls The eSight controller has several buttons and dials. eSight Controller — Right Side Focus Dial Contrast Dial 1–8...
Page 17 Lesson 1-2:Learning the Controls eSight Controller — Left Side Zoom Dial Power Photo Button Button Power/Battery Status Light 1–9...
Page 18 Lesson 1-2:Learning the Controls eSight Controller — Keypad NORTH Home Button Panning Mode Menu Button/ Button Trackpad Freeze/ Menu Back/ Resume Control Lock Video Button Button SOUTH 1–10...
Page 19 Try It Out 1. Push and hold the Power Button to turn on eSight. 2. When eSight is on and you want to take a break from using it, put eSight into Standby. Push and hold the Power Button to open the Power Options menu, and then push the Power Button again to select STANDBY from the menu.
Page 20 3. To resume using eSight when it is in Standby, push and hold the Power Button. 4. When eSight is on and you are done using it for the day, push and hold the Power Button to open the Power Options menu.
Page 21 1. Focus on an object about 1.8 meters (6 feet) away. 2. Rotate the Zoom Dial upward or downward to make the object larger or smaller. 3. Look at the object with a mid-amount of magnification. 4. Push and hold down the Zoom Dial to temporarily remove all magnification.
Page 22 Lesson 1-2:Learning the Controls Contrast Dial • Top dial on the right side of the controller. • Controls the level of contrast. • Rotate the dial upward or Contrast downward to increase or Dial decrease the contrast. • Push the dial for the next contrast mode: •...
Page 23 3. Look at a piece of paper with writing on it. 4. Push the Contrast Dial to move to the next contrast mode.
Page 24 Lesson 1-2:Learning the Controls • Even in Auto Focus mode, you can fine-tune the focus by rotating the Focus Dial upward or downward. • Push the Focus Dial to select a Focus mode: • Near Manual Focus — Push the dial once for this mode •...
Page 25 Be patient and allow eSight to adjust to the different light conditions and viewing distances. 3. Push the Focus Dial once to switch to Near Manual Focus 4. Move your head slightly away from the object. Notice how the image becomes blurred.
Page 26 Lesson 1-2:Learning the Controls 8. Push the Focus Dial a third time to switch back to Auto Focus Helpful Hint — Focus Modes Auto Focus — Best suited for looking at objects that are at different distances away from you. Manual Focus —...
Page 27 2. Rotate the Zoom Dial upward to magnify the frozen image. The Pan icon appears in the display to indicate that you can pan around the frozen image. 3. Move your head to pan around the image. 4. Push the same button again to resume live video. 1–19...
Page 28 1. Focus on an object, and then push the Photo Button to take a photo of the live video. 2. Push the West Button , and then push the Photo Button to take a photo of a still image. 3. Push the West Button again to resume live video. 1–20...
Page 29 Try It Out 1. Focus on an object across the room. 2. Adjust the zoom and contrast. 3. Push the West Button to freeze the video. 4. Push the North Button to reset eSight to the startup viewing settings.
Page 30 1. Find an object about 40 centimeters (16 inches) from you. 2. Rotate the Zoom Dial upward until you have a mid-amount of zoom. 3. Push the West Button to freeze the image. 4. Rotate the Zoom Dial upward to magnify the frozen image.
Page 31 Panning. Again, move your head to pan around the image. 10. Push the West Button to resume live video. Practice Makes Perfect! Practice switching modes and using the controls without looking at the eSight controller. Soon you will be comfortable using the controls without looking at them. 1–23...
Page 32: Lesson 1-3: Using The Esight Menu
2. After it is unlocked, push the trackpad again to open the eSight Menu. 3. When you have the eSight Menu open, slide your finger down or up the trackpad to navigate the menu list. 4. Try turning on the headset light. Highlight LIGHT in the list, and then push the trackpad.
Page 33 7. When you want to go back one level in the menu, push the South Button once. 8. To exit the eSight Menu, push the South Button until you no longer see the eSight Menu. While in the menu, press the North Button to go back to the root of the Main Menu.
Page 34 1. Open the eSight Menu. 2. Highlight the DISPLAY menu, and then push the trackpad. 3. Highlight the LUMINANCE menu, and then push the trackpad. 4. Highlight your preferred level of display luminance (AUTO, HIGH, or LOW), and then push the trackpad.
Page 35 Exposure Threshold and Manual Exposure. Experiment with both. Adjusting the Exposure Threshold Level In AUTO exposure mode, eSight uses the Exposure Threshold setting as its reference definition for a properly exposed image. As lighting conditions change, eSight automatically adjusts the exposure to maintain a properly exposed image.
Page 36 Lesson 1-3:Using the eSight Menu eSight continues to adjust the exposure relative to your definition of properly exposed when in AUTO exposure mode. Try It Out 1. Open the eSight Menu. 2. Highlight the CAMERA menu, and then push the trackpad.
Page 37 Adjusting and Locking the Camera Exposure Manually In a situation where the lighting is constantly changing, such as a concert, eSight may not be able to adjust the exposure fast enough to provide a properly exposed image — even if you adjusted the Exposure Threshold.
Page 38 Lesson 1-3:Using the eSight Menu 7. After you leave the lighting condition for which you set manual exposure, set the exposure back to AUTO. Press the North Button to set the exposure back to AUTO. 8. Exit the eSight Menu.
Page 39 Try It Out 1. Open the eSight Menu. 2. Highlight the DISPLAY menu, and then push the trackpad. 3. Highlight the SELECT OLED menu, and then push the trackpad. 4. Highlight the display that you want to turn on in the headset (BOTH, LEFT, or RIGHT), and then push the trackpad.
Page 40 Notes:...
Page 41: Lesson 2-1: Reading From Far Away
• View objects in large venues Lesson 2-1: Reading From Far Away In this lesson, you will learn to use eSight to read text that is approximately 3 meters (10 feet) away from you using Far Manual Focus. In most distance viewing situations, Auto Focus works well;...
Page 42 • Pages A1-A6 from the Appendix Try It Out 1. Using Page A1, seat yourself approximately 3 meters (10 feet) away from the reading stand. 2. Glance through your frames to orient yourself. 3. Tilt your headset to your preferred position, and look into eSight at the page.
Page 43 Notice as you progress through the charts, the numbers get lighter in appearance. 8. Rotate the Contrast Dial upward to increase the contrast. 9. If eSight is picking up too much head movement, push the West Button for a still image.
Page 44: Lesson 2-2: Orienting Yourself And Looking At People
Try It Out 1. With eSight in the upper bioptic position, look through the frames to identify an object in a familiar environment about 3 to 4.5 meters (10 to 15 feet) away. 2. Line up the object directly in your field of view, and then tilt your headset to your preferred position.
Page 45 Let’s practice seeing faces, expressions, and movement. This skill enhances your enjoyment at live events. Try It Out 1. From approximately 3 to 4.5 meters (10 to 15 feet), identify your coach's face. Viewing moving objects? Set the focus to Auto Focus, so eSight focuses for you.
Page 46 Lesson 2-2:Orienting Yourself and Looking at People 3. Slowly rotate the Contrast Dial upward and downward, and notice how it affects the image. Higher contrast usually accentuates the features of the face. It also makes the image look less vibrant in color and more like a high contrast black and white picture.
Page 47: Lesson 2-3: Using The Spot Zoom
• eSight Try It Out 1. Look at an object approximately 3 to 4.5 meters (10 to 15 feet) away from you. 2. Use your preferred settings to achieve image clarity. 3. Push and hold down the Zoom Dial to temporarily increase the field of view.
Page 48 Lesson 2-3:Using the Spot Zoom 4. Release the Zoom Dial to return to the previous magnification setting. 5. Use Spot Zoom to locate a different object. 6. Release the Zoom Dial, and make any adjustments in settings that you may need to see the new object clearly.
Page 49: Lesson 2-4: Viewing Objects In Public Places
Helpful Hint — Outside Distance Viewing Consider these tips for successful outdoor viewing: • In bright sunlight, wear a hat that shades your eSight. • Avoid looking near the sun to minimize unexpected washout or darkening of the image. •...
Page 50 2. For greater clarity when viewing over a large distance, push the Focus Dial twice for Far Manual Focus. 3. Using the techniques you have learned, identify the object of interest through your frames, and then view it through your headset.
Page 51 Lesson 2-4:Viewing Objects in Public Places 5. Use Spot Zoom to reorient yourself or switch between the speaker and the slides. 6. Switch to a different public place, and practice all the techniques you have learned. Try viewing different objects, signs, and activities. Experiment with the controls! 2–11...
Page 52 Notes:...
Page 53: Lesson 3-1: Walking While Wearing Esight
Use the headset in the upper bioptic position for mobile situations What Do I Need? • eSight with the belt clip, wrist strap, or neck lanyard, or a pocket or purse Lesson 3-1: Walking While Wearing eSight This lesson provides general guidelines for moving around while wearing eSight.
Page 54 Try It Out 1. Secure your eSight controller to your belt or carry it in a pocket or purse so your hands are free. 2. Use the frames to look around. Be aware of any uneven surfaces or trip hazards in the area.
Page 55 Freeze an image to improve image stability at higher magnifications • Find the optimal reading distance when using a stand or holding reading material For best results, practice reading for 20 minutes several times a day, every day. With time, reading with eSight will feel natural. 4–1...
Page 56: Lesson 4-1: The Fundamentals
Adjust the magnification, contrast, and focus • Read using still images What Do I Need? • eSight • Page A6 from the Appendix NOTE: Page A6 has a large font. This page is a recommended starting point. Feel free to choose another page with a different font size.
Page 57 (18-24 inches) away from you. 2. Tilt the headset up, and glance through the frames only to orient yourself. 3. Tilt the headset to your preferred position for reading, and look through the headset at the page. Practice Makes Perfect! Practice this lesson several times.
Page 58 Use the lowest level of magnification you can, while still seeing comfortably. This allows you to see more at one time. 3. Continue to the second line. 4. Slowly rotate the Contrast Dial upward to increase the contrast until you find your preferred level of contrast to enhance the image.
Page 59 Lesson 4-1:The Fundamentals may occur near the edge of a page or when your hand is in the field of view. 7. As you did in Lesson 1-2, move your reading material closer or further away from you, and notice how the image becomes blurry.
Page 60 2. Slowly rotate the Zoom Dial upward until you have the required amount of magnification to read comfortably. 3. Using your head movement to pan the image, find the first line on the page. 4. Read the still image.
Page 61 Otherwise, if you are done reading, push the North Button to reset your eSight to the startup settings in preparation for the next lesson. Practice Makes Perfect! Repeat the techniques in this lesson until you are ready to move to the next lesson.
Page 62: Lesson 4-2: Reading Position And Distance
Overhead lighting is best. Light sources that are off to the side or shine directly at the camera can cause the image to appear unexpectedly lighter or darker. You may also want to try the light on the headset. See “Accessing and Navigating the eSight Menu” on page 1-24. 4–8...
Page 63 Lesson 4-2:Reading Position and Distance 3. Sit comfortably, and adjust your headset to view the reading material. Finding the Best Reading Distance Try It Out 1. Using the techniques learned in Lesson 1, look at Page A9. 2. Set your preferred reading settings for magnification, focus, and contrast.
Page 64 Lesson 4-2:Reading Position and Distance 8. Using the techniques you have learned, read Page A10 again. 9. Try different distances to find the one that suits you. Use as little magnification and contrast as possible. This gives you the best image with the largest field of view. 10.
Page 65: Lesson 4-3: Contrast Modes And Reading Without A Stand
Reading stand • Magazine or other printed material Adjusting the Contrast Mode for Reading eSight comes with several contrast modes for reading. These can make reading easier. Experiment to find your preferred contrast mode. Try It Out 1. Place Page A11 on the reading stand at the best distance for you.
Page 66 Lesson 4-3:Contrast Modes and Reading Without a Stand 3. Push the Contrast Dial to move to the next reading contrast mode. 4. Repeat until you have scrolled through the different contrast modes. 5. Use Page A11 to help you decide which contrast mode you prefer for reading.
Page 67 Lesson 4-3:Contrast Modes and Reading Without a Stand 3. Using the techniques you have learned, begin to read the page using your preferred settings. 4. As you read, experiment with different positions of your head, headset, and reading material to find your preferred reading method.
Page 68: Lesson 4-4: Reading Large Print Media
Lesson 4-4:Reading Large Print Media Lesson 4-4: Reading Large Print Media In this lesson, you will practice all the techniques you have learned by reading large print media. What Do I Need? • eSight • Page A13 from the Appendix • Reading stand •...
Page 69 Lesson 4-4:Reading Large Print Media The words on Page A13 are similar in size or slightly larger than those in large print media. 3. Push the North Button to reset your eSight. 4. Try the exercise again using your large print media and the techniques you have learned.
Page 70 Lesson 4-4:Reading Large Print Media Practice Makes Perfect Practice the skills you learned in Lesson 4-4 by reading the smaller print on page A-14. When you are comfortable reading smaller font sizes, challenge yourself by reading your favorite magazine with a smaller print, prescription bottles, and so on.
Page 71: Lesson 5-1: Writing On Widely-Spaced Lines
Hand-eye coordination to pour liquids Lesson 5-1: Writing on Widely-Spaced Lines What Do I Need? • eSight • Pages A15 and A16 from the Appendix NOTE: For extra practice, you may want to photocopy these pages before writing on them.
Page 72 2. Allow the camera to focus on the page, and then push the Focus Dial once to set eSight to Near Manual Focus. 3. Rotate the Focus Dial to fine tune the focus. 4. Using a bold tip pen, place the pen on the paper on the first line.
Page 73 To start, write without lifting your pen until you are more comfortable with writing in general. Later, work on going back to cross your t’s and dot your i’s. 9. Using Page A16, write a series of numbers on a new line. 5–3...
Page 74 Lesson 5-1:Writing on Widely-Spaced Lines Practice Makes Perfect Practice writing both numbers and words on different lines to build your skill. After you feel comfortable with writing on different lines, try practicing the skills you learned in Lesson 5-1 and progress to writing on narrowly spaced lines (A-17) and filling out large and small checks...
Page 75 Practice filling out a form at home with the lights in your room turned down and your eSight light turned on. For help turning on the light, see “Accessing and Navigating the eSight Menu” on page 1-24.
Page 76: Lesson 5-2: Hand-Eye Coordination
1. Sitting comfortably at a table, spread out several coins in front of you on the table. 2. Looking through eSight, locate one of the coins. 3. Using your preferred settings, focus on the coin, and then set eSight to Near Manual Focus and adjust the focus. 5–6...
Page 77 Lesson 5-2:Hand-Eye Coordination 4. Slowly place your finger on the coin. It is quite normal for this to be difficult at first. 5. Continue to practice using other coins on the table. Practice Makes Perfect Practice picking up a small object of a contrasting color, like a vitamin, off a counter.
Page 78 See “Accessing and Navigating the eSight Menu” on page 1-24. 3. Using the techniques you have learned, bring the labels into clear view and identify the food items on the shelf. 4. Place your finger on a label. This may take a few tries! 5.
Page 79 2. Using your preferred settings, practice placing the tea bag in the cup and removing it from the cup. 3. Once you are proficient, try pouring cold water into your cup. If it is difficult to work with water, try a cold, non- clear liquid.
Page 80 Doing hand crafts, such as crocheting • Threading a needle and hand sewing • Doing a jigsaw puzzle • Using small hand tools, such as a screwdriver • Reading a measuring tape Your comfort and ability with eSight will increase with practice. 5–10...
Page 81 Module 6 Viewing Screens with the eSight Camera In this module, you will use the eSight camera to view screens, such your phone or laptop, TV, or movie screens. Later, in Module 7, you will learn a more advanced way of viewing screens by connecting eSight directly to an HDMI video source, such as your computer, using the digital video cable.
Page 82: Lesson 6-1: Viewing Phones And Other Small Screens
2. Look at your phone screen and adjust the eSight settings. 3. Hold your phone in your hand near a light source. Look at it with eSight, and tilt it at different angles to try to catch a reflection.
Page 83 Lesson 6-1:Viewing Phones and Other Small Screens 4. Adjust the angle of the phone to minimize the reflection, keeping the phone at a constant distance from your eSight. You can also reduce the effects of glare by shifting your position or shielding the screen with your hand.
Page 84 Lesson 6-1:Viewing Phones and Other Small Screens 8. Increase the magnification as needed. Small screens, such as your phone, may require more magnification than you would typically use. 9. Practice accessing your contacts or other applications on your phone. Try adjusting the accessibility features on your phone, like increasing font and icon sizes, to find settings that are comfortable for you.
Page 85: Lesson 6-2: Viewing The Tv And Going To The Movies
2. Practice watching TV with the eSight camera. Try different types of TV programs, like the news, a sporting event, or a movie. 3. Try watching the TV using Auto Focus first. You may experience some unwanted refocusing to nearer objects. 6–5...
Page 86 If the eSight narrator is on, you may want to mute it before the movie begins. 6. After finding your seating, try first watching the movie in Auto Focus.
Page 87 Lesson 6-2:Viewing the TV and Going to the Movies While Auto Focus works well if the movie theatre is not very full, Far Manual Focus is useful to prevent unwanted refocusing should a movie goer move in front of you while you are trying to watch the action on the screen.
Page 88: Lesson 6-3: Working With Esight And Your Computer
Lesson 6-3:Working With eSight and Your Computer Lesson 6-3: Working With eSight and Your Computer All the skills learned in the previous lessons apply to viewing laptop and computer screens. In this lesson, you will learn tips to help you work comfortably with your computer.
Page 89 Lesson 6-3:Working With eSight and Your Computer Helpful Hint — Finding Your Mouse Cursor It is often hard to find the mouse cursor. Use this easy method for any screen. Move the mouse cursor to the top left corner of screen.
Page 90 Lesson 6-3:Working With eSight and Your Computer Helpful Hint — Seeing the Screen Better • Adjust the Mouse — Adjust the motion, visibility, and behavior settings of the mouse pointer. • Increase the Size — Increase the size of applications and text on the screen, so you will not need as much magnification on eSight.
Page 91 Focus modes or adjust the zoom or contrast as you move from one application to another. If eSight loses focus due to a lot of white space and things look washed-out, look away for a moment or try paging up or down.
Page 92 Magnify no more than what is needed to see the whole screen, locate the mouse pointer, and open application windows. iv Look up into the eSight displays, and magnify, as needed, to see text and detail. Use your natural vision to find what you want to look at, then slowly lower your head to center your object of focus in the displays.
Page 93: Lesson 6-4: Working Efficiently With Your Computer
Try It Out 1. Place the headset in the upper bioptic position. 2. Sit at your computer desk. 3. If you can, place everything you need to see at an equal distance from you to standardize your viewing distances. 6–13...
Page 94 Lesson 6-4:Working Efficiently With Your Computer This helps reduce the amount of auto focusing required by eSight, and it will also reduce the number of operations needed to perform a task. For example, place your computer monitor, keyboard, reading material, or telephone at an equal distance from your position.
Page 95 Lesson 6-4:Working Efficiently With Your Computer Helpful Hint — Efficiency Tips • Use Spot Zoom — Press and hold the Zoom Dial to temporarily view the image without any magnification. This is useful for re-orienting yourself, widening your field of view, or finding a lost cursor.
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Page 97: Lesson 7-1: Connecting Esight To An Hdmi Video Source
Source In the previous module, you learned how to view screens using the eSight camera. In this module, you will learn to watch video from an HDMI video source (such as a computer, video game device, or DVD player) on eSight.
Page 98 Lesson 7-1:Connecting eSight to an HDMI Video Source You can use the digital video cable to connect eSight to a compatible HDMI video source. Note: eSight is tested with a variety of appropriately equipped HDMI video sources; however, not all HDMI video sources and video resolutions are compatible with eSight.
Page 99 DVD player. When connecting satellite receivers or cable boxes, you may want to use the HDMI splitter to connect both your TV and eSight to the receiver. See “Connect HDMI Video Source to TV and eSight 3”...
Page 100 2. On the HDMI video source, locate the HDMI video output connection. 3. Using the digital video cable, plug the large connector into the HDMI video output connection on the video source. 4. Plug the small end of digital video cable into the micro HDMI connection on eSight.
Page 101 Lesson 7-1:Connecting eSight to an HDMI Video Source 6. If you don’t see the HDMI video on eSight, change the resolution of the HDMI video source: 1024x768 for a computer display or 720p or 1080p for other sources. 7. When you want to go back to the camera video, push the Zoom Dial again.
Page 102: Lesson 7-2: Panning Hdmi Video
1. Place yourself in a comfortable viewing position. 2. Switch to viewing the video from the HDMI video source. 3. Rotate the Zoom Dial upward until you have a mid-amount of magnification. 4. Move your head left, right, up, and down to pan the magnified video.
Page 103: Lesson 8-1: Finding And Holding The Best Eccentric Viewing Position
Find the best eccentric viewing position • Develop eccentric viewing skills Lesson 8-1: Finding and Holding the Best Eccentric Viewing Position What Do I Need? • eSight • Pages A7, A8, and A23 from the Appendix • Your coach! 8–1...
Page 104 11 o'clock position. With practice, you can learn to recognize things using this eccentric viewing technique. 3. Practice switching between the number you see best and the center of the clock. 4. Place Page A7 on a reading stand approximately 3 meters (10 feet) away from you.
Page 105 Lesson 8-1:Finding and Holding the Best Eccentric Viewing Position 5. Now put on eSight, and adjust it to your preferred settings. Use enough magnification to make the symbols legible without over magnifying. 6. Just as you did when viewing the clock face, use eccentric viewing to identify each symbol.
Page 106 Lesson 8-1:Finding and Holding the Best Eccentric Viewing Position Practice Makes Perfect! Eccentric viewing takes five or ten minutes a day of practice to ensure good skill development. Repeat the techniques in this lesson by viewing objects, like a picture on a wall, a coffee pot, or vase, using eccentric viewing and minimal zoom.
Page 107: Lesson 8-2: Tracking Moving Objects
Lesson 8-2: Tracking Moving Objects In this lesson, you will practice tracking moving targets using eccentric viewing. What Do I Need? • eSight • Pages A21 and A22 from the Appendix NOTE: For extra practice, you may want to photocopy these pages.
Page 108 2. Using as little zoom as possible, identify the symbol on the target. 3. Using eccentric viewing, make the symbol as clear as possible, and then hold that position for at least 10 seconds. 4. Ask your coach to slowly move the target in one direction at relatively the same distance from you, while you track the target using eccentric viewing.
Page 109 Lesson 8-2:Tracking Moving Objects 5. Next, repeat this exercise again with a smaller shape from Page A21. 6. As you become proficient, repeat the exercise again by using smaller targets from Page A22. Practice Makes Perfect! Hold your eccentric viewing position on the smallest shape for as long as possible.
Page 110: Lesson 8-3: Looking Quickly Between Two Objects
9 on the left side of the small clock hand. 3. After you see the number clearly, move your eyes quickly to the number 3 on the right side of the clock, and use eccentric viewing to view the number.
Page 111 Lesson 8-3:Looking Quickly Between Two Objects The clock hands between the two numbers are only there to help you with orientation. Go directly to the number without referencing the clock hand. 4. Repeat this left to right movement several times until you are doing it successfully.
Page 112: Lesson 8-4: Looking At Multiple Objects
2. Using eSight, identify the first object on the table, and then use eccentric viewing to see the first item clearly. 3. Move your eyes from the first object to a second object while using eccentric viewing to identify both objects.
Page 113 Lesson 8-4:Looking at Multiple Objects 5. Using the large print playing cards, hold seven cards in your hand, and place the remaining cards in a stack further away from you on the table. 6. Align all seven cards in your field of vision at one time. 7.
Page 114 Lesson 8-4:Looking at Multiple Objects Practice Makes Perfect! Try a game of Solitaire using large print playing cards. Can you see each pile of cards using eccentric viewing? Move a card to another position, following it with eccentric viewing. If you lose the card in the middle of the movement, try again.
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Page 125 Appendix beak call calm glue fort grow free self sand twig weep week torn jury A–11...
Page 126 Appendix feet glow punk fork pump shop save mole send pail wink swap vibe melt gray dirt eggs data mini beam make A–12...
Page 127 Appendix pull shop loop arrow rose news jaws lady know limp limb junk fear echo cake dirt corn fast fury heat lean A–13...
Page 128 Appendix If you can read this text, you may read more. Our heavy coats keep us warm. The fruits came fresh from their own garden. Reading my book is a thing I like very much. He told me a long story about an angry swan. Those big fires will keep us warm and happy.
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Page 140 Appendix Distance Acuity See the chart on the next page. The chart is provided as a guideline only. It is not intended to replace a proper visual assessment by a trained eye care professional. Instructions for Use 1. View from a distance of 5 feet (1.5 meters) with your normal distance spectacle lenses or contact lenses, if applicable.
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